{"id":156271,"date":"2022-11-23T04:25:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T04:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=156271"},"modified":"2022-11-23T04:25:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T04:25:13","slug":"remove-rpc-ransomware-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/remove-rpc-ransomware-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Remove RPC Ransomware (Virus Removal Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you cannot open your images, documents, or files and they have a <strong>.[pcrec@tuta.io].RPC<\/strong> extension, then your computer is infected with the RPC ransomware.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1417736013\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The RPC Ransomware is a malicious program that encrypts the personal documents found on the victim&#8217;s computer with the &#8220;.[pcrec@tuta.io].RPC&#8221; extension, then displays a message which offers to decrypt the data if payment in Bitcoin is made.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_156272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-156272\" style=\"width: 976px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-156272\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/RPC-extension-Virus.jpg\" alt=\"Image: RPC ransomware\" width=\"986\" height=\"339\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/RPC-extension-Virus.jpg 986w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/RPC-extension-Virus-300x103.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-156272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: RPC ransomware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mwtad1735643551\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"whatis\" class=\"mt_title\">What is the RPC ransomware?<\/h2>\n<p>RPC is a file-encrypting ransomware infection that restricts access to data (documents, images, videos) by encrypting files with the &#8220;.[pcrec@tuta.io].RPC&#8221; extension. It then attempts to extort money from victims by asking for &#8220;ransom&#8221;, in the form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency, in exchange for access to data.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad806754800\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The RPC ransomware will scan your computer for images, videos, and important productivity documents and files such as .doc, .docx, .xls, .pdf. When these files are detected, the ransomware will encrypt them and change their extension to &#8220;.[pcrec@tuta.io].RPC&#8221;, so that you are no longer able to be open them.<\/p>\n<p>Once the RPC ransomware has encrypted the files on your computer, it will display a ransom note and instructions on how to contact the authors of this ransomware.<\/p>\n<p>This is the ransom note that the RPC ransomware will show to its victims:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1362765183\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>FILES ENCRYPTED<br \/>Don&#8217;t worry, you can return all your files!<br \/>If you want to restore them, write to the mail: pcrec@tuta.io YOUR ID &#8211;<br \/>If you have not answered by mail within 12 hours, write to us by another mail:pcrec@cock.li<br \/>ATTENTION<br \/>We recommend you contact us directly to avoid overpaying agents<br \/>Do not rename encrypted files.<br \/>Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.<br \/>Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to decrypt the files encrypted by the RPC ransomware. It may, though, be possible in the future if the decryption keys are recovered from the cybercriminals\u2019 servers. Therefore, if you do not plan on paying the ransom, it is advised that you make an image of the encrypted drives so that you can possibly decrypt them in the future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad1350524063\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"how\" class=\"mt_title\">How did the RPC ransomware get on my computer?<\/h2>\n<p>The RPC ransomware is distributed via spam email containing infected attachments, fake software cracks, or by exploiting vulnerabilities in the operating system and installed programs.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the RPC ransomware might get on your computer:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2035276361\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Spam emails:<\/strong> Cybercriminals spam out an email, with forged header information, tricking you into believing that it is from a shipping company like DHL or FedEx. The email tells you that they tried to deliver a package to you, but failed for some reason. Sometimes the emails claim to be notifications of a shipment you have made. Either way, you can&#8217;t resist being curious as to what the email is referring to &#8211; and open the attached file (or click on a link inside the email). And with that, your computer is infected with the RPC ransomware.<br \/>Be alert for people trying to trick you. Whether it&#8217;s your email, phone, messenger, or other applications, always be alert and on guard for someone trying to trick you into clicking on links or replying to messages. Remember that it&#8217;s easy to spoof phone numbers, so a familiar name or number doesn&#8217;t make messages more trustworthy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cracks and keygens:<\/strong> The RPC ransomware is distributed using fake software cracks or through free programs you download off of the Internet.<br \/>Avoid using Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing programs, keygens, cracks, and other pirated software that can often compromise your data, privacy, or both.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploits:<\/strong> The RPC ransomware was also observed attacking victims by exploiting vulnerabilities in the program installed on the computer or the operating system itself. Commonly exploited software includes the operating system itself, browsers, Microsoft Office, and third-party applications.<br \/>Keep your operating system and apps up to date. Whenever an update is released for your device, download and install it right away. These updates often include security fixes, vulnerability patches, and other necessary maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad2902592537\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"removal\" class=\"mt_title\">Remove the RPC ransomware and recover the files<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mt_notey\">\n<p>It&#8217;s important to understand that by starting the removal process you risk losing your files, as we cannot guarantee that you will be able to recover them. Your files may be permanently compromised when trying to remove this infection or trying to recover the encrypted documents.<br \/>We cannot be held responsible for losing your files or documents during this removal process.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s recommended to create a backup image of the encrypted drives or files before proceeding with the malware removal instructions so that you can restore them if the decryption keys are recovered from the cybercriminals\u2019 servers. To create a backup for your encrypted files or drives, you can use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/get-easeus-todo-backup-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EaseUS Todo Backup Free<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt_noteb\">This malware removal guide may appear overwhelming due to the number of steps and numerous programs that are being used. We have only written it this way to provide clear, detailed, and easy-to-understand instructions that anyone can use to remove malware for free.<br \/>Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubts at any point, stop and <a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/windows-malware-removal-help-support.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ask for our assistance<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mwt_summary\">To remove the RPC ransomware, follow these steps:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"stepsbox\">\n<li><a href=\"#safemode\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#malwarebytes\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: Use Malwarebytes to remove RPC ransomware<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hitmanpro\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: Use HitmanPro to scan for Trojans and other malware <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eset\"><strong>STEP 4<\/strong>: Double-check for malware infections with ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#restore\"><strong>STEP 5<\/strong>: Restore the files encrypted by the RPC ransomware<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"safemode\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 1: Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking<\/h3>\n<p>In this first step, we will start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent RPC malicious drivers and services from loading at Windows start-up. We&#8217;re using Safe mode because it starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 11<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 10<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 11\">\nBefore you enter Safe Mode, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (winRE). To do this, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows logo key + I<\/strong> on your keyboard to open <em>Settings<\/em>. If that doesn&#8217;t work, right-click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button, then select <strong>Settings<\/strong>. In the right window, click on <strong>Recovery<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129015 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Safe-Mode-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Windows Settings\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Safe-Mode-Step-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Safe-Mode-Step-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Advanced startup<\/strong>, select <strong>Restart now<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129016 alignnone\" title=\"Click in Restart Now to Sart Windows 11 in Safe Mode\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Safe-Mode-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Recovery window in Windows 10\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Safe-Mode-Step-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Safe-Mode-Step-2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now that you are in Windows Recovery Environment, you will follow these steps to take you to safe mode:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>On the <em>Choose<\/em> an option screen, select <strong>\u201cTroubleshoot\u201c<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90953 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 - Start in Safe Mode with Network\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-1.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <em>\u201cTroubleshoot\u201d<\/em> screen, click the <strong>\u201cAdvanced Options\u201d<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90954 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 - Start in Safe Mode with Network - Step 2\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-2.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <em>\u201cAdvanced Options\u201d<\/em> page, click the <strong>&#8220;Startup Settings\u201d<\/strong> option.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90955 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-3.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 - Start in Safe Mode with Network - Step 3\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-3.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-3-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <em>\u201cStartup Settings\u201d<\/em> page, click the <strong>&#8220;Restart\u201d<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90956 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 - Start in Safe Mode with Network - Step 4\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-4.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-4-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After your device restarts, you&#8217;ll see a list of options. Select option <strong>5<\/strong> from the list or <strong>press F5<\/strong> to enter <strong>Safe Mode with Networking<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105152\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boot-in-Safe-Mode-Windows-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"Boot in Safe Mode Windows 11\" width=\"385\" height=\"520\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boot-in-Safe-Mode-Windows-10-1.jpg 385w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boot-in-Safe-Mode-Windows-10-1-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>While your computer is running in Safe Mode with Networking, we will need to download, install and run a scan with Malwarebytes <em>(explained in Step 2)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 10\">\nBefore you enter Safe Mode, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (winRE). To do this, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows logo key + I<\/strong> on your keyboard to open <em>Settings<\/em>. If that doesn&#8217;t work, select the Start button, then select Settings.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105147\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Windows-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Windows Settings\" width=\"520\" height=\"316\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Windows-Settings.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Windows-Settings-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the <em>Windows Settings<\/em> window opens, select <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>, then click on <strong>Recovery<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105146\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Recovery.jpg\" alt=\"Recovery window in Windows 10\" width=\"520\" height=\"316\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Recovery.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Recovery-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Advanced startup<\/strong>, select <strong>Restart now<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105145\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Advance-Startup.jpg\" alt=\"Open Advance Startup\" width=\"520\" height=\"316\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Advance-Startup.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Advance-Startup-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now that you are in Windows Recovery Environment, you will follow these steps to take you to safe mode:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3589228106\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>On the <em>Choose<\/em> an option screen, select <strong>\u201cTroubleshoot\u201c<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90953 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 - Start in Safe Mode with Network\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-1.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <em>\u201cTroubleshoot\u201d<\/em> screen, click the <strong>\u201cAdvanced Options\u201d<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90954 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 - Start in Safe Mode with Network - Step 2\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-2.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <em>\u201cAdvanced Options\u201d<\/em> page, click the <strong>&#8220;Startup Settings\u201d<\/strong> option. In Windows 8, this option is labeled <strong>\u201cWindows Startup Settings\u201d<\/strong> instead.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90955 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-3.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 - Start in Safe Mode with Network - Step 3\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-3.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-3-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <em>\u201cStartup Settings\u201d<\/em> page, click the <strong>&#8220;Restart\u201d<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90956 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 - Start in Safe Mode with Network - Step 4\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-4.jpg 520w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Windows-10-Safe-Mode-Step-4-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After your device restarts, you&#8217;ll see a list of options. Select option <strong>5<\/strong> from the list or <strong>press F5<\/strong> to enter <strong>Safe Mode with Networking<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105152\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boot-in-Safe-Mode-Windows-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"Boot in Safe Mode Windows 10\" width=\"385\" height=\"520\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boot-in-Safe-Mode-Windows-10-1.jpg 385w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boot-in-Safe-Mode-Windows-10-1-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>While your computer is running in Safe Mode with Networking, we will need to download, install and run a scan with Malwarebytes <em>(explained in Step 2)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 7\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then <strong>restart your computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>When the computer starts you will see your computer&#8217;s hardware being listed. When you see this information start to <strong>press the F8 key repeatedly<\/strong> until you are presented with the <strong>Advanced Boot Options<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51037 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/F8-Safe-Mode.png\" alt=\"F8 Safe Mode\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/F8-Safe-Mode.png 512w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/F8-Safe-Mode-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the <em>Advanced Boot Options<\/em> screen, use the arrow keys to <strong>highlight Safe Mode with Networking<\/strong> and then press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50963 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/safemode.jpg\" alt=\"Safe Mode with Networking screen\" width=\"539\" height=\"292\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/safemode.jpg 539w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/safemode-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>While your computer is running in Safe Mode with Networking, we will need to download, install and run a scan with Malwarebytes <em>(explained in Step 2)<\/em>. In some cases, victims may have issues while trying to start the computer in Safe Mode with Networking, if this happens, you can try to scan your computer with Malwarebytes in normal mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"malwarebytes\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 2: Use Malwarebytes to remove RPC ransomware<\/h3>\n<p>While the computer is in Safe Mode with Networking, we will download, install and run a system scan with Malwarebytes.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malwarebytes stands out as one of the leading and widely-used anti-malware solutions for Windows, and for good reason. It effectively eradicates various types of malware that other programs often overlook, all at no cost to you. When it comes to disinfecting an infected device, Malwarebytes has consistently been a free and indispensable tool in the battle against malware. We highly recommend it for maintaining a clean and secure system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes<\/p> <p>Download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Windows<\/strong> using the official link below. Malwarebytes will scan your computer and remove adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious software for free.<\/p> <div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\"\/><\/figure> <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/downloads\/MBSetup-076886.076886-consumer.exe\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/get\/malwarebytes-free');\">MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS DOWNLOAD LINK<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes)<\/em><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n\n<p>After the download is complete, locate the MBSetup file, typically found in your Downloads folder. <strong>Double-click on the MBSetup file<\/strong> to begin the installation of Malwarebytes on your computer. If a <strong>User Account Control<\/strong> pop-up appears, click &#8220;<em>Yes<\/em>&#8221; to continue the Malwarebytes installation.<\/p>\n\n \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285934\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg 975w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n \n\n \n  \n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p> \n\n<p>When the Malwarebytes installation begins, the setup wizard will guide you through the process. <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \n  <li>\n    <p>You&#8217;ll first be prompted to choose the type of computer you&#8217;re installing the program on\u2014select either &#8220;Personal Computer&#8221; or &#8220;Work Computer&#8221; as appropriate, then click on <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285953\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>Malwarebytes will now begin the installation process on your device.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg 759w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>When the Malwarebytes installation is complete, the program will automatically open to the &#8220;Welcome to Malwarebytes&#8221; screen.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285951\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg 705w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>On the final screen, simply click on the <strong>Open Malwarebytes<\/strong> option to start the program.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg 749w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Enable &#8220;Rootkit scanning&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start, and you will see the main screen as shown below. To maximize Malwarebytes&#8217; ability to detect malware and unwanted programs, we need to enable rootkit scanning. Click on the &#8220;Settings&#8221; gear icon located on the left of the screen to access the general settings section.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285942\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the settings menu, enable the &#8220;Scan for rootkits&#8221; option by clicking the toggle switch until it turns blue.\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285943\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg 841w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have enabled rootkit scanning, click on the &#8220;Dashboard&#8221; button in the left pane to get back to the main screen. \n\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Perform a Scan with Malwarebytes.<\/p> <p>To start a scan, click the <strong>Scan<\/strong> button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its antivirus database and begin scanning your computer for malicious programs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285941\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg 849w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now scan your computer for browser hijackers and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285944\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine detected malware<\/p>\n<p>Once the Malwarebytes scan is complete, it will display a list of detected malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs. To effectively remove these threats, click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285945\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Malwarebytes will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the program&#8217;s quarantine. \n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285946\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n  <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart your computer.<\/p>\n  <p>When removing files, Malwarebytes may require a reboot to fully eliminate some threats. If you see a message indicating that a reboot is needed, please allow it. Once your computer has restarted and you are logged back in, you can continue with the remaining steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285947\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>When the malware removal process is complete, your computer should start in normal mode (if not, simply restart your device to exit Safe Mode) and continue with the rest of the instructions. We do recommend that you run another scan with Malwarebytes once you&#8217;re in Normal mode to make sure all the malicious files were removed.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3246475356\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"hitmanpro\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 3: Use HitmanPro to scan for Trojans and other malware<\/h3>\n<p>In this third step, while the computer is in normal back, we will download and run a scan with HitmanPro to remove the RPC ransomware and other malicious programs.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HitmanPro is a second-opinion scanner that takes a unique cloud-based approach to malware scanning. HitmanPro scans the behavior of active files and also files in locations where malware normally resides for suspicious activity. If it finds a suspicious file that&#8217;s not already known, HitmanPro sends it to its clouds to be scanned by two of the best antivirus engines today, which are Bitdefender and Kaspersky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although HitmanPro is shareware and costs $24.95 for 1 year on 1 PC, there is no limit on scanning. The limitation only kicks in when there is a need to remove or quarantine detected malware by HitmanPro on your system and by then, you can activate the one-time 30-days trial to enable the cleanup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download HitmanPro.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81147 alignleft mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/icon-hitmanpro.png\" alt=\"HitmanPro Logo\" width=\"38\" height=\"38\" title=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/get\/hitmanpro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The above link will open a new web page from where you can download HitmanPro)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install HitmanPro.<\/p>\n<p>When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on \u201chitmanpro.exe\u201d (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or \u201chitmanpro_x64.exe\u201d (for 64-bit versions of Windows) to install this program on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136909 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on the HitmanPro setup file\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-HitmanPro.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on the HitmanPro file\" width=\"800\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-HitmanPro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-HitmanPro-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>You may be presented with a <em>User Account Control<\/em>&nbsp;pop-up asking if you want to allow HitmanPro to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136916 alignnone\" title=\"Windows asking for permissions to run the HitmanPro setup file\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-UAC.jpg\" alt=\"Windows asking for permissions to run the HitmanPro setup \" width=\"676\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-UAC.jpg 676w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-UAC-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts.<\/p>\n<p>When HitmanPro starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button to perform a system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136913 alignnone\" title=\"Click Next to install HitmanPro on your computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Install.jpg\" alt=\"Click Next to install HitmanPro on your PC\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Install.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Install-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136912 alignnone\" title=\"Click Next to finish the HitmanPro install\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Install-2.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro final installer screen\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Install-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Install-2-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the HitmanPro scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for malicious programs.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136915 alignnone\" title=\"HitmanPro while scanning for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Scanning.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro scans your computer for any infections, adware, or potentially unwanted programs that may be present\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Scanning.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Scanning-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Next&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When HitmanPro has finished the scan, it will display a list of all the malware that it has found. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button to have HitmanPro remove the detected items.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136914 alignnone\" title=\"Click Next to remove the malware that HitmanPro has detected\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Quarantine-Malicious-Files.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro scan summary. Click Next to remove malware\" width=\"800\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Quarantine-Malicious-Files.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Quarantine-Malicious-Files-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Activate free license&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>HitmanPro may now require to activate the free 30-days trial to remove the malicious files. To do this, click on the &#8220;<strong>Activate free license<\/strong>&#8221; button to begin the <em>free 30 days trial<\/em> and remove all the malicious files from your computer.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136911 alignnone\" title=\"Click on the Activate free license button to remove malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Activate-License.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the Activate free license button\" width=\"800\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Activate-License.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/HitmanPro-Activate-License-300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the malware removal process is complete, it will display a screen that shows the status of the various programs that were removed. At this screen, you should click on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button and then if prompted you should click on the <strong>Reboot<\/strong> button. If HitmanPro does not prompt you to reboot, please just click on the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad738702476\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"eset\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 4: Double-check for malicious programs with ESET Online Scanner<\/h3>\n<p>In this fourth step, we run a scan with ESET Online Scanner to remove any leftover files from the RPC ransomware and other malicious programs. <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESET Online Scanner is a free second-opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti-virus software, firewalls, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download ESET Online Scanner.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>ESET Online Scanner<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/get\/esetonlinescanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft mwt_product_icon_logo size-full wp-image-148927\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Eset-Logo.png\" alt=\"ESET logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" title=\"\"><\/figure><strong>ESET ONLINE SCANNER DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a><br \/><em>(The above link will open a new web page from where you can download ESET Online Scanner)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Double-click on esetonlinescanner.exe to run the installer.<\/p>\n<p>When ESET Online Scanner has finished downloading, double-click on &#8220;esetonlinescanner.exe&#8221; to install it program on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148926\" title=\"Double-click on the ESET Online Scanner setup file\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Installer.jpg\" alt=\"Image - Double-click on the ESET Online Scanner setup file\" width=\"800\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Installer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Installer-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install ESET Online Scanner.<\/p>\n<p>When ESET Online Scanner starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Select your desired language from the drop-down menu and click <strong>Get started<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148858\" title=\"Click Get Started to install ESET Online Scanner\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image - Click Get Started to install ESET Online Scanner\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>In the <em>Terms of use<\/em> screen, click <strong>Accept<\/strong>.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148863\" title=\"Accept Terms to Install ESET Online Scanner\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image - Accept Terms to Install ESET Online Scanner\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select your preference for the <em>Customer Experience Improvement Program<\/em> and the <em>Detection feedback system<\/em> and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148859\" title=\"Follow the on-screen prompts to install ESET Online Scanner\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-3.jpg\" alt=\"Image - Follow the on-screen prompts\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start a Full Scan with ESET Online Scanner<\/p>\n<p>Click on <strong>Full Scan<\/strong> to perform an in-depth inspection of the entire computer.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148860\" title=\"Start a Full Scan with ESET Online Scanner\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-4.jpg\" alt=\"Start a Full Scan with ESET Online Scanner\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Enable<\/strong> for <em>Detection of Potentially Unwanted Applications<\/em>, then click <strong>Start scan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148929\" title=\"Enable PUA Detection and Start Scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-Step-5.jpg\" alt=\"Image - Enable PUA Detection and Start Scan\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-Step-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-Step-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the ESET Online Scanner scan to finish.<\/p>\n<p>ESET Online Scanner will now begin to scan your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148930\" title=\"Wait for the ESET Online Scanner scan to finish\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image- Wait for the ESET Online Scanner scan to finish\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-6-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Scan-6-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">ESET Online Scanner will automatically remove the malicious files.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the scan, the <em>Found and resolved detections<\/em> screen will be displayed. You can click <strong>View detailed results<\/strong> to view specific information. Detected threats are automatically cleaned and quarantined.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148933\" title=\"ESET Online Scanner malware removal\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Step-7.jpg\" alt=\"Image - ESET Online Scanner malware removal\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Step-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ESET-Step-7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"restore\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 5: Restore the files encrypted by the RPC ransomware<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, in most cases, it\u2019s not possible to recover the files encrypted by this ransomware virus because the private key which is needed to unlock the encrypted files is only available through the attackers. However, below we&#8217;ve listed three options you can use to try and recover your files.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3804193120\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mt_noter\">Make sure you remove the malware from your computer first, otherwise, it will repeatedly lock your system or encrypt files. If you suspect that your computer is still infected with malware, you can run a free scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-emsisoft-emergency-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/a><\/strong>.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Search a decryption tool for this ransomware<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cybersecurity community is constantly working to create ransomware decryption tools, so you can try to search these sites for updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/decrypter.emsisoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/decrypter.emsisoft.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/noransom.kaspersky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/noransom.kaspersky.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avast.com\/ransomware-decryption-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.avast.com\/ransomware-decryption-tools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free to recover the encrypted files<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free can restore files and repair corrupted files with simple clicks. Its powerful scanning algorithms can identify and retrieve huge file type library, including all of the popular video files, audio files, photos, and document formats.<br \/>While the free version only allows you to recover 2 GB of data, this can be helpful to see if the recovery is possible and restore back the most important files from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free<\/strong>&nbsp;by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/get-easeus-data-recovery-wizard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-150416 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-Logo.png\" alt=\"EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" title=\"\"><\/figure> EASEUS DATA RECOVERY WIZARD FREE DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The above link will open a new page from where you can download EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Double-click on the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free setup file.<\/p>\n<p>When EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free has finished downloading, double-click on the setup file to install EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150415\" title=\"EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Installer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-0.jpg\" alt=\"Image: EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Installer\" width=\"800\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-0-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>You may be presented with a <em>User Account Control<\/em>&nbsp;pop-up asking if you want to allow EaseUS to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts to install EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.<\/p>\n<p>When the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard installation begins, click on the &#8220;Install Now&#8221; as seen in the image below.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150403\" title=\"EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Install Now\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-1.jpg\" alt=\"EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Install Now\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-1-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When your EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard installation completes, click the &#8220;<strong>Start Now<\/strong>&#8221; button to start the program.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150404\" title=\"Click Start Now\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-2.jpg\" alt=\"Image: Click Start Now\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-2-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select a location to start recovering the encrypted files.<\/p>\n<p>Choose the drive or folder where you are the encrypted files that you want to recover and click &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150405\" title=\"Select a location to start recovering the encrypted files\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-3.jpg\" alt=\"Select a location to start recovering the encrypted files\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-3-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard will now scan your computer files that can be restored. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150414\" title=\"Wait for the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard scan to complete.\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-4A.jpg\" alt=\"Image: Wait for the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard scan to complete.\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-4A.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-4A-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Find the files you want to recover.<\/p>\n<p>When the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard scan is finished scanning it will show a screen that displays the files that can be recovered. This tool can recover a lot of data, use the &#8220;<strong>Filter<\/strong>&#8221; button to quickly filter specific file types and find the files that you want to recover.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150421\" title=\"Filter the Files by Type\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-8.jpg\" alt=\"Filter the Files by Type\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-8-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Preview<\/strong>&#8221; button or double-click on a file for a full preview.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150423\" title=\"Click Preview to view the file\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-9.jpg\" alt=\"Image: Click Preview to view the file\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-9-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select your files and click &#8220;Recover&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, select the the files you want to recover and click &#8220;<strong>Recover<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150407\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-5.jpg\" alt=\"Select your files and click Recover\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-5-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>Choose a safe location to save all the files.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150408\" title=\"Select a safe location\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-6.jpg\" alt=\"Select a safe location\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-6-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>The free version only allow you to recover 2 GB of data, however, this will allow you to recover the most important files and see if EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard can correctly recover them.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150409\" title=\"View Recovered Files\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-7.jpg\" alt=\"Image: View Recovered Files\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery-Wizard-Free-7-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3: Try to restore your files with ShadowExplorer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ransomware will attempt to delete all shadow copies when you first start any executable on your computer after becoming infected. Thankfully, the infection is not always able to remove the shadow copies, so you should continue to try restoring your files using this method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download ShadowExplorer.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>ShadowExplorer<\/strong> from the below link.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shadowexplorer.com\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>SHADOW EXPLORER DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a><br \/><em>(This link will open a new web page from where you can download &#8220;ShadowExplorer&#8221;)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install ShadowExplorer.<\/p>\n<p>Double-click on the <strong>ShadowExplorer-x.x-setup<\/strong> file to start the installation process, then follow the on-screen promts to install this program.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115405\" title=\"Install Shadow Defender\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Install-Shadow-Defender.jpg\" alt=\"Install Shadow Defender\" width=\"590\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Install-Shadow-Defender.jpg 590w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Install-Shadow-Defender-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select snapshot date.<\/p>\n<p>Open ShadowExplorer and then from the top bar select the drive where the files that you want to save are located, then select from the snapshot available one previous to this infection.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115411\" title=\"Select drive and snapshot date\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-date.jpg\" alt=\"Select drive and date to recover the files encrypted by this ransomware \" width=\"1180\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-date.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-date-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-date-1024x777.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Export the files that you want to recover.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have found a copy of the original file or folder, right-click on it and the select &#8220;Export&#8221;. A window will prompt you where you want to save the file or folder.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115403\" title=\"Find copy then click on Export\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Export-files-ransomware.jpg\" alt=\"Find copy then click on Expor to recover the files encrypted by this ransomware \" width=\"590\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Export-files-ransomware.jpg 590w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Export-files-ransomware-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"mwtad2869012122\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>Your computer should now be free of the RPC ransomware infection and other malware.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run a computer scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-emsisoft-emergency-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Assistance for Windows\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/malware-removal-assistance-for-windows.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malware Removal Assistance for Windows<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you cannot open your images, documents, or files and they have a .[pcrec@tuta.io].RPC extension, then your computer is infected with the RPC ransomware. 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